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- 3rd June Session 1: Fibre’s Comeback: Why Fibre Is Back at the Centre of Nutrition
- 3rd June Session 1: Key Trends in Flavour and Colour Innovation
- 3rd June Session 1: Trends That Are Changing How and What We Eat
- 3rd June Session 2: The Future of Nutrition in the GLP-1 Era
- 3rd June Session 2: The Global Flavour Exchange
- 3rd June Session 2: Ultra-Processed Foods – Harmful or Misunderstood?
- 3rd June Session 3: Advanced proteins and upcycled protein innovation
- 3rd June Session 3: Gut Health and the Microbiome: From Emerging Science to Practical Solutions for Nutrition
- 3rd June Session 3: Multi-Sensory Design: Enhancing Taste through the Senses
- 4th June Session 1: Natural Flavour and Colour Innovation
- 4th June Session 1: Personalised Nutrition: Evidence, Application and Limits
- 4th June Session 1: Policy-driven reformulation
- 4th June Session 2: Flavour Innovation with Wellness Driven Formulations
- 4th June Session 2: Indulgence vs. wellness
- 4th June Session 2: Sports & Active Nutrition – Where Performance Meets Clean Label
- 4th June Session 3: The Future for Women’s Health
- 4th June Session 3: The Future of Sensory Branding
- 4th June Session 3: Trends and Tech Shaping Tomorrow’s NPD
- Featured NPD Discovery Roundtables
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NPD Discovery Theatre
- Sensory Lab
09:45
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreExamine the state of fibre intake in the UK, the gap to public health targets, and the role industry can play in closing it—alongside key consumer perceptions and the barriers that must be addressed t …
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Insights and Trends TheatreExplore the changing environment of global food preferences in this insightful session on emerging consumer trends and market dynamics.
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The Flavour and Colour LabFlavour and colour are now critical to how consumers choose, trust and enjoy food.Speakers
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
10:00
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The Future of Positive Nutrition Theatre
Hear about the challenges and successes of boosting fibre intake across Denmark.
10:15
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThis panel examines how fibre is being redefined for modern health and nutrition. Experts will explore new product and ingredient innovations, smarter formulations that improve taste and functionality …
11:00
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreChairperson
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Insights and Trends TheatreA dynamic and lively discussion exploring the role of ultra-processed foods in today’s diets.Chairperson
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The Flavour and Colour LabGlobal flavour trends can spark growth but only if brands know which will stick. Unpack the flavours set to shape the market, why some resonate with British consumers, and how to separate short-term h …
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery TheatreJoin Martina Lokajova to discover how Tempty Foods moved beyond "meat imitations" to build a new food category. Learn how they leveraged 7-Eleven’s Innovation Corner to launch their mycelium-based Spi …Sponsored by:
11:15
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreExplore the GLP-1 trend and its impact on the functional Food & Beverage market. Discover how to innovate with functional ingredients in the GLP-1/GIP space and stand out from the competition: Trends …Chairperson
11:20
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The Flavour and Colour LabGlobal flavours are driving consumer excitement but turning food culture into scalable, profitable products takes more than inspiration. This panel explores how brands adopt global tastes into the mai …
11:30
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThis panel explores how brands can translate GLP-1 science into credible, commercially successful products. Experts will discuss formulation strategies that support nutrition, muscle, and digestive he …Chairperson
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NPD Discovery TheatreTurning surplus bananas into plant-based, premium quality desserts. This session will showcase how upcycled ingredients can be turned into commercially successful food products without compromising on …Sponsored by:
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12:15
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesJoin the Rousselot application & technical experts to learn about: An overview of metabolic support applications and discuss some of the most frequent challenges when formulating in the segment. Highl …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesOpportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesWith naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesUnderstanding the shift: Explore how GLP‑1 therapies are transforming nutrient intake patterns — and what this means for creating new food and beverage concepts that align with consumer expectations. …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesHigh protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …Sponsored by:
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The Flavour and Colour Lab
Take your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.
Sponsored by:
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis session will explore why the future of longevity is about healthspan, not just lifespan. Using evidence-based botanical strategies for endurance, fatigue support and vascular function, this sessi …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis interactive roundtable explains what regenerative palm oil is, how it differs from conventional and RSPO-certified production, and the role it plays in restoring ecosystems, improving soil health …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery TheatreConsumers are paying closer attention than ever to what they put into their bodies - scrutinising ingredient lists and expecting greater transparency. Clean label has set the standard, but today consu …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesBunge introduces its groundbreaking PurePro plant-protein, a transformative innovation delivering a distinctively clean taste and light color. This breakthrough directly addresses long-standing formul …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesNew product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThe longevity market is one of the fastest-growing segments in health and wellness, driven by consumers actively managing how they achieve healthier years – not just how they perform. Yet most brands …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesStarting with a real food example, this session explores how to move from a broad idea or trend to a clear product direction. Using the Ideal Product Model, we’ll work through four simple questions to …Sponsored by:
12:45
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NPD Discovery TheatreArborea uses its patented Biosolar Leaf™ technology to capture and convert carbon dioxide from any industry into net-zero food, feed, and agrochemical ingredients. It uses sunlight to grow microalgae- …Sponsored by:
13:45
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesJoin this insightful roundtable to discuss and find out more about: Key science and commercial potential for metabolic support nutraceuticals, zooming on those focused in glucose control and GLP-1 boo …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesOpportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesWith naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesConscious nourishment: Fortification designed to meet rising expectations for wellbeing and self‑care. Less is more: Rebalancing formulations for improved nutritional profiles, with the same indulgent …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesHigh protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …Sponsored by:
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The Flavour and Colour LabTake your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesDr Philip Spratt from the Product Innovation Group at Campden BRI, will lead a session on how the use of a more scientific approach to NPD can help to improve product quality, speed to market, ingredi …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis interactive roundtable explains what regenerative palm oil is, how it differs from conventional and RSPO-certified production, and the role it plays in restoring ecosystems, improving soil health …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis session will explore evidence-based botanical strategies supporting endurance, fatigue resilience and vascular function. It will delve into clean label formulation, the evolving role of nitric ox …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesNew product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery TheatreThe way we cook today is no longer fit for the future. This session challenges the traditional approach to food and introduces a new way of cooking — where sustainability is not an add-on, but the fou …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThe dominant logic in nutrition formulations has been additive: identify a benefit, source the corresponding ingredient, stack, label, repeat. The result is products of growing complexity, cost, and …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesIn food development, even when the goal is clear, knowing where to focus can be challenging , especially when every change affects the whole product. In this hands-on session, we’ll use a real food ex …Sponsored by:
14:50
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The Future of Positive Nutrition Theatre
Explore the latest science in how the gut microbiome influences immunity, metabolism, and mood, and its emerging role in longevity.
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Insights and Trends TheatreWhat are the most compelling innovations expected to shape 2026–2030?
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The Flavour and Colour LabTake your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.Sponsored by:
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
15:10
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreA deep dive into how the functional nutrition industry can commercialise on microbiome advances: new product formats, novel formulations, data-driven personalisation, regulatory credibility, and consu …
15:15
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Insights and Trends Theatre
Fermentation-derived proteins and Cultivated meat and seafood
15:30
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Insights and Trends TheatreDuynie will showcase a new generation of plant‑based protein designed to boost nutrition and sustainability while delivering functional properties that help reduce formulation costs.Sponsored by:
16:00
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The Flavour and Colour LabFlavour isn’t just about taste, it’s shaped by sight, sound, texture, temperature and smell working together. Bringing flavour psychology to life through live multi-sensory demonstrations, this sessio …
09:45
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThis keynote explores how science, technology, and consumer demand are accelerating personalised nutrition, highlighting what’s already achievable, what remains challenging, and the breakthroughs set …
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Insights and Trends TheatreAs global nutrition policies tighten and expectations for healthier, more sustainable food systems rise, reformulation has become both a strategic imperative and an innovation challenge.
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The Flavour and Colour LabDiscover how fermentation unlocks bold, natural flavour while strengthening clean-label and sustainability credentials. Drawing on culinary and scientific innovation, this session shows how brands can …
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
10:00
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The Flavour and Colour LabNatural colour is becoming a commercial advantage as artificial colours are phased out and regulations continue to tighten. Explore colour house solutions to help brands create bold, stable natural co …
10:05
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The Future of Positive Nutrition Theatre
10:15
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Insights and Trends TheatreAs consumers continue to seek healthier, cleaner and more transparent products, brands face the challenge of evolving without sacrificing the sensory qualities that define great food.
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The Flavour and Colour LabExplore how clean-label expectations are reshaping flavour and colour design, turning reformulation into a commercial opportunity rather than a constraint.
11:00
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThe session highlights established effects, emerging insights, and implications for evidence-led product development.
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Insights and Trends TheatreMainstream food culture is being shaped by the blend of food and nutrition.
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
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The Flavour and Colour LabThis session explores why reducing sugar, fat or salt — or adding functional ingredients — so often erodes indulgence, and how flavour, texture, aroma and expectation work together to create pleasure. …Chairperson
11:15
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The Flavour and Colour LabUnpack how colour and flavour trigger emotional and sensory cues that make functional food and drink feel indulgent.Chairperson
11:20
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThis panel tackles what clean label really means today, exploring how brands can balance transparency, clinical proof, and performance without compromise. Experts will discuss smarter formulation, the …
11:35
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The Flavour and Colour LabThis session explores how food and drink brands balance indulgence and functionality when flavour and colour are under pressure from reformulation.Chairperson
12:15
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesJoin the Rousselot application & technical experts to learn about: An overview of metabolic support applications and discuss some of the most frequent challenges when formulating in the segment. Highl …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesOpportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesWith naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesUnderstanding the shift: Explore how GLP‑1 therapies are transforming nutrient intake patterns — and what this means for creating new food and beverage concepts that align with consumer expectations. …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesHigh protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …Sponsored by:
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The Flavour and Colour LabTake your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.Sponsored by:
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis session will explore why the future of longevity is about healthspan, not just lifespan. Using evidence-based botanical strategies for endurance, fatigue support and vascular function, this sessi …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesIn a landscape where claims are limited and sometimes technically challenging to deliver, we’ll explore in this NPD roundtable how to responsibly launch functional food and beverage products by lettin …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesSustainability is no longer a nice to have — it’s redefining how food is created, sourced, and scaled. At BENEO’s roundtable at Food Matters Live, we’ll take you behind the scenes of what it really ta …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesNew product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesThe longevity market is one of the fastest-growing segments in health and wellness, driven by consumers actively managing how they achieve healthier years – not just how they perform. Yet most brands …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesStarting with a real food example, this session explores how to move from a broad idea or trend to a clear product direction. Using the Ideal Product Model, we’ll work through four simple questions to …Sponsored by:
13:45
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesJoin this insightful roundtable to discuss and find out more about: Key science and commercial potential for metabolic support nutraceuticals, zooming on those focused in glucose control and GLP-1 boo …Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesOpportunities exist in the bakery category to deliver more fibre, more protein, cleaner labels and products that support gut health — all while delivering the taste and textures that define bakery. Th …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesWith naturally high resistant starch, delivering up to 10x more fibre, the LifyWheat range (white wheat flour and flakes) empowers brands to reinvent everyday foods with upgraded nutrition, improved g …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesConscious nourishment: Fortification designed to meet rising expectations for wellbeing and self‑care. Less is more: Rebalancing formulations for improved nutritional profiles, with the same indulgent …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesHigh protein is everywhere. Fibre is quickly following. But in a crowded market, how do you stand out? This roundtable explores how to embed protein and fibre into everyday staples across breakfast, l …Sponsored by:
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The Flavour and Colour LabTake your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesDr Philip Spratt from the Product Innovation Group at Campden BRI, will lead a session on how the use of a more scientific approach to NPD can help to improve product quality, speed to market, ingredi …Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesThis session will explore evidence-based botanical strategies supporting endurance, fatigue resilience and vascular function. It will delve into clean label formulation, the evolving role of nitric ox …Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesIn a landscape where claims are limited and sometimes technically challenging to deliver, we’ll explore in this NPD roundtable how to responsibly launch functional food and beverage products by lettin …Sponsored by:
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NPD Discovery RoundtablesNew product development in food and beverage is more exciting, and more complex, than ever. Reformulation pressures, traceability requirements, packaging redesigns, and artwork approvals are colliding …Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesThe dominant logic in nutrition formulations has been additive: identify a benefit, source the corresponding ingredient, stack, label, repeat. The result is products of growing complexity, cost, and …Sponsored by:
-
NPD Discovery RoundtablesIn food development, even when the goal is clear, knowing where to focus can be challenging , especially when every change affects the whole product. In this hands-on session, we’ll use a real food ex …Sponsored by:
14:50
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreThis fireside chat looks at where women’s health nutrition is heading, exploring emerging opportunities, evolving consumer expectations, and the factors shaping future growth. The conversation will to …
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Insights and Trends TheatreFrom precision fermentation to next-gen sweeteners and functional fibres, ingredient innovation is accelerating faster than ever.ChairpersonSpeakers
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The Flavour and Colour LabTake your senses on a journey through solutions that can solve product challenges and accelerate innovation.Sponsored by:
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Tastes of BetterBy invitation only: Meet the Tastes of Better lead partners and discover the innovative ingredient solutions that can fast-track your NPD.Sponsored by:
15:10
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreWomen’s health has long been oversimplified and underrepresented in both research and product innovation, contributing to the persistent women’s health gap. Not only that, but female health extends fa …Sponsored by:
Speakers
15:30
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The Future of Positive Nutrition TheatreA series of fast-paced, 6-minute, lightning talks spotlighting the latest advances in women’s health, from emerging science and ingredient innovation to shifting consumer needs and market demand. Long …Sponsored by:
16:00
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The Flavour and Colour LabBompas & Parr will take guests on a journey into the polysensory universe.
